New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on bank fraud charge
New york Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on a bank fraud charge by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia. The charge relates to allegations that James falsely claimed a Virginia residence as her principal residence in 2023 to obtain favorable mortgage terms while serving as New York’s top law enforcement official. The inquiry began after a referral from the Federal Housing Finance Agency, whose director accused James of falsifying records to secure preferential financing. The Justice Department has not released further details, and court records are not yet publicly available. This story is still developing.
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on bank fraud charge
A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has handed down an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, bringing one charge of bank fraud, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The investigation into James follows allegations that she misrepresented a Virginia residence as her “principal residence” in 2023 in order to secure favorable mortgage terms while serving as New York’s top law enforcement official.
The investigation was prompted, in part, by a referral from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who alleged James “falsified records” to obtain preferential financing.
The Justice Department did not provide additional information, and no court records regarding the case were immediately available online.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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